Vegan Big Tasty Burger

Sink your teeth into the ultimate plant-based indulgence with this Vegan Big Tasty Burger, a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein-rich black beans and quinoa, these scrumptious patties are infused with smoky paprika, nutty nutritional yeast, and a tangy kick of soy sauce and ketchup for perfectly balanced umami flavors. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, the patties are topped with melty vegan cheese and stacked high with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, and a zesty homemade vegan mayo-mustard sauce, all sandwiched between toasted burger buns. Ready in just 35 minutes, this satisfying vegan burger makes a crowd-pleasing dinner or barbecue option that’s big on taste and completely plant-based. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone craving a wholesome, delicious burger experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can canned black beans
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 vegan burger buns
• 4 vegan cheese slices
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato
• 0.5 cup pickles
• 0.25 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the black beans, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some chunks for texture.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 5

Add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, nutritional yeast, cumin, and smoked paprika to the mashed beans.

Step 6

Mix all ingredients together until well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs as needed.

Step 7

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 9

Cook the patties in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisp.

Step 10

Place the cooked patties on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of vegan cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 12

While the patties are in the oven, slice the tomato and prepare the lettuce leaves and pickles.

Step 13

Mix the vegan mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl to create a sauce.

Step 14

Toast the burger buns if desired.

Step 15

Assemble the burgers: Spread the sauce on the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a patty, tomato slice, and pickles. Add the top half of the bun.

Step 16

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Big Tasty Burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1532.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2624.9

Total Fat 79.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.9g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 8084.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 95.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1219.8mg	0%
Iron 30.6mg	0%
Potassium 3657.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 58.8%